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Broward County

#16 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
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  • County in Florida
  • 107 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C-
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      B-
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      C
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B-
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    Broward County is located in Florida with a population of 1,909,151. Broward County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Broward County, most residents own their homes. In Broward County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Broward County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Broward County are above average.
    Population
    1,909,151

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $243,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,332
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      213.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      125.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      417.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,180.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      300.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Broward County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,333
    National
    $55,322
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      Broward County Reviews

      107 reviews
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      Broward County has a lot to offer in terms of great restaurants and entertainment. It is very diverse, with a large population of people from other areas of the country and the world. There are many options for shopping and healthy living, which is great! However, there is a huge problem with homelessness in the area. This raises alarms for safety, and can bring down the overall quality of living.
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      Safety, i don’t feel safe walking in my neighborhood past dusk. ( I just installed Ring to our front door a few months ago. So far I’ve had a few individuals attempt to break into my car and an 8 year old steal my amazon package on his electric scooter, whom I caught down the street.) Affordability, Average home cost in Broward country is approximately 300K. The nicer areas with the better schools are Parkland - Average price 700K, Weston - Average price 500K, Davie -Average price 380K, Southwest Ranches - 600K, Plantation Acres - 850K, Las Olas - 2.8 million,....I think you get the idea. Commute, I95 before 6:30 am and after 8pm, mostly problem free. Between those times, a normal 30min commute can EASILY turn into 1-1.5 hr trip with just 1 accident. In short, Florida is a great vacation spot, great place for seniors/retirees. Business owners as well b/c of the low taxes and that fact you can find employees that will happily work for close to nothing.
      Broward County is a quiet place with a vast amount of commercial areas to browse around. The area is very quiet and has a great of amount of diversity, lots of greenery and clean streets. The schools that are around is close by and can be a short drive or even a good walking distance. Cost of living in the area is not cheap but is manageable. Job opportunities are starting to grow within the area in more diverse career choices and will slowly increase. A genuinely peaceful area with a great community and plenty of places to shop or browse from.